Which is cheaper, the Helgray California (Refurbished) or the Seestern S450 Ocean Star?

At MSRP the Helgray California (Refurbished) is the cheaper of the two at $179, against $299 for the Seestern S450 Ocean Star — a $120 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Helgray California (Refurbished) or the Seestern S450 Ocean Star?

The Helgray California (Refurbished) wears larger at 42mm versus 40mm for the Seestern S450 Ocean Star — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Helgray California (Refurbished) or the Seestern S450 Ocean Star?

The Seestern S450 Ocean Star is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Helgray California (Refurbished).

Which has a longer power reserve, the Helgray California (Refurbished) or the Seestern S450 Ocean Star?

The Seestern S450 Ocean Star carries a 41-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Helgray California (Refurbished).

What movement does the Helgray California (Refurbished) run compared to the Seestern S450 Ocean Star?

The Helgray California (Refurbished) runs a quartz caliber (Swiss-Made Ronda 6004.B Strap), while the Seestern S450 Ocean Star runs a automatic (TMI NH35A).

Side by side

Helgray California (Refurbished)vsSeestern S450 Ocean Star

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Helgray California (Refurbished)

california-refurbished

MSRP $179

Seestern S450 Ocean Star

S450.WS

MSRP $299

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

California (Refurbished)42mm

S450 Ocean Star40mm

Power Reserve

California (Refurbished)40h

S450 Ocean Star41h

Water Resistance

California (Refurbished)50m

S450 Ocean Star100m

MSRP

California (Refurbished)$179

S450 Ocean Star$299

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Dial Color

Black

White

Lume

None

Tritium

Movement

6 specs

Caliber

Swiss-Made Ronda 6004.B Strap

TMI NH35A

Type

Quartz

Automatic

Beat Rate

28,800 vph

21,600 vph

Power Reserve

40h

41h

Jewels

Complications

None

GMT, Date

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$179

$299

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